I know that most don't recommend tube amps for planar magnetics, but Quad specifically made a tube amp for the Era 1 and I am wondering if anyone has a tube (or other amp) recommendation for this set that doesn't cost an insane amount. I am currently running a modi-magni, but my magni has an...

Cohesive is a good word for it. Nothing seemed out of place. I still love the Hifiman sound signature and I have a pair of the original HE400s for when I want it. But for every day listening, this is such a fun pair.

Just got them, and... wow. I haven't had time to do a full focused listening session, but so far pretty much spot on the money what I was looking for. A few things that immediately stand out: The resolution is absolutely astounding. Hearing all sorts of nuances I haven't heard before. These...

I had returned my first pair of edition XS due to an QA issue, and they sent me a new pair, but I have already purchased something else and I cannot afford to have two sets of headphones right now. The cable included will be the original cable (it is used) - I can also not include it if you...

Ended up buying a like-new pair on Ebay for $500. Fingers crossed. Excited!

well, my head's huge... so no problem there haha. I just read some reviews on it - sounds really exciting. I might have to check this out. Thank you!

Any reason in particular you recommend that one for me based off what I was looking for? Anything stand out to you?

I love the sound of my Hifiman Edition XS, but I am beyond disappointed in the build quality for a 500 dollar product. Not only do they just feel chintzy, but now they have developed an audio distortion issue in less than a year of use. I had the original HE400s back in the day, and while they...

I have am currently running a Modi/Magni stack with my Edition XS. Generally, it sounds great. However, my understanding is that this stack is a little bright, and since the XS is also a little bright, I think I might do well with a warmer/darker amp/dac pairing. I am going to be using the...

My old Hifiman he400 broke (original blue version, not the se or the i) and I'd like to get a new set of cans but its been a while since I've looked. I loved the sound of the he-400, although I always thought the design was lacking (tight headband, and the ear pads should have been thicker)...

Quote:   Is this easy enough to do that if I do a little reading, I can accomplish it myself? If so, any good starting places for me to read so that I don't mess this up?   If not, what sort of store am I looking for? A general electronics repair shop?     Also, thanks everyone for the...

Earlier this weekend, I was digging around the house and found my uncle's old Carver 900 "Magnetic Field Power Amplifier." Having just purchased the HifiMan he-400s but not having enough to spend on an extra amp at the moment, I decided to test out the headphone amp on it, in case it was an...

  That is unfortunate. Glad I got a pair of them while they last, then. In my research I saw that people often preferred the sound of the 400 to the 400i, so that is why I didn't go with the new model, and the common complaints about comfort really haven't bothered me at all. It's a little...

So, this week I picked up the HE-400 from Amazon, and I am honestly floored. It's the second set of hifi headphones/earphones I've owned (I also own the Shure SE-425), but I previously wasn't really sure how into the whole audiophile thing I was. I loved my Shures because they were incredibly...

Isolation really doesn't mean anything for me. Never understood why people were so uptight about it. I guess if I was in public listening, then maybe I would care... but this is strictly for home. thanks for the rec. Anyone else?